Senate Calendar
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(8:00 AM)
TO NAME THE VISITORS CENTER IN PETIT JEAN STATE PARK; AND TO HONOR DR. T.W. HARDISON.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTICE OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHESIA" BY REMOVING SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS.
TO AMEND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; TO DEFINE THE TERM "MEETING" UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS.
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AN EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION FACTOR IN CERTAIN CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO REINSTATE THE BORDER CITY TAX RATE FOR CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF CORONERS' REPORTS AND OTHER RECORDS.
TO ESTABLISH THE VOTER FRAUD HOTLINE; TO ALLOW THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE VOTER FRAUD; AND TO REQUIRE REPORTS OF ALLEGATIONS OF VOTER FRAUD.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS WITHIN THE TELEMEDICINE ACT; TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR TELEMEDICINE; TO PROHIBIT HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN FINANCIAL INCENTIVES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO PROHIBIT MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES FROM RESTRICTING THE USE OF AUXILIARY CONTAINERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC.
TO PROVIDE FOR AN ARKANSAS PLAN PORTAL.
TO PROVIDE FOR POST-ADOPTION CONTACT AGREEMENTS.
TO REQUIRE THE STUDY OF DISPARITIES IN THE TREATMENT OF MOTHERS AND FATHERS IN CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION CASES; AND TO REQUIRE A STUDY ON THE IMPACT THAT FALSE REPORTS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT HAVE ON THE PARTIES TO THE CASE.
TO REFORM THE CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE PROCESS; CONCERNING PROPERTY USED IN THE COMMISSION OF AN OFFENSE THAT IS SEIZED AND FORFEITED AS A RESULT OF A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALE OF THREE-WHEELED, FOUR-WHEELED, AND SIX-WHEELED ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES; AND TO REQUIRE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VERIFICATION PRIOR TO SALE.
TO ESTABLISH THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE RETURNED TO LOCAL CONTROL.
TO ESTABLISH A GATED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY LOGGING PERMIT; AND TO REQUIRE AN INDIVIDUAL LOGGING IN A GATED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY TO FOLLOW THE ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION'S BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN FEES, EXPENSES, AND OTHER COSTS IMPOSED ON A JUVENILE OR THE PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN OF A JUVENILE.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE RULES ALLOWING A ONE-TIME FEE ADJUSTMENT TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES FOR RESIDENTS BASED ON CERTAIN CRITERIA; AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING BY THE COMMISSION.
CONCERNING THE RETURN OF STOLEN PROPERTY IN THE POSSESSION OF A PAWNBROKER TO THE RIGHTFUL OWNER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MANDATORY ELECTRONIC REPORT FILING BY CANDIDATES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS.
TO MAKE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1993.
ELIMINATING THE COURT AUTOMATION FEE REQUIRED TO BE PAID WHEN A PERSON IS PAYING HIS OR HER COURT FINES ON AN INSTALLMENT BASIS.
TO CREATE THE ACUITY-BASED CARE COMMITTEE; AND TO RECOMMEND PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES TO CREATE STANDARDIZATION AND CONSISTENCY IN NURSE STAFFING WITHIN HOSPITALS AND REHABILITATION AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.
CONCERNING ELECTIONEERING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY USED AS A POLLING PLACE; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLLING PLACES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONEERING.
TO CREATE THE EDUCATION FOR HEALTHY YOUTH ACT.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE RULES ALLOWING FEE ADJUSTMENT TO RESIDENT HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES BASED ON CERTAIN CRITERIA; AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING.
TO CREATE THE UNIFY ARKANSAS COMMISSION; TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICIAL OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING IN THE STATE; AND TO ENCOURAGE THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY REMEMBRANCE COMMITTEE IN EACH COUNTY.
TO REQUIRE A FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICANT TO SUBMIT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.
TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE TYPE AND MANNER OF NOTICE OF A PROPOSED ASSESSMENT THAT MUST BE GIVEN TO A TAXPAYER.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING RESIDENT HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES; TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE MAXIMUM RESIDENT HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE FEES; AND TO REQUIRE REVIEW BY AND REPORTS TO THE GAME AND FISH/STATE POLICE SUBCOMMITTEE.
TO CREATE THE FRESH START ACT OF 2021; AND TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS REENTER AND MOVE TO THE WORKFORCE AND STAY OUT OF PRISON.
TO CREATE THE CULTURALLY RELEVANT AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PRACTICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS EQUAL PAY ACT OF 2021.
TO REQUIRE REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE OF ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS; AND TO RESTRICT THE AMOUNT OF MONEY SPENT ON CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCED IN COORDINATION WITH A CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE.
CONCERNING THE STATE FLAG OF ARKANSAS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SYMBOLS ON THE STATE FLAG OF ARKANSAS; AND TO REDESIGNATE THE STARS ON THE STATE FLAG OF ARKANSAS.
Bills for Consideration
(10:00 AM)
IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF SENATOR LINDA COLLINS AND IN RECOGNITION OF HER MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HER LOCAL COMMUNITY.
TO COMMEND JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON BEING NAMED A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL.
TO EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR TWO ARKANSAS UNIVERSITIES TO PLAY AN IN-STATE FOOTBALL GAME AGAINST EACH OTHER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OWNERSHIP AND POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY.
TO REGULATE THE WITNESSING OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY A NOTARY PUBLIC; TO ALLOW FOR REMOTE WITNESSING OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY A NOTARY PUBLIC; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENCOURAGE THE COLLECTION OF ALL OUTSTANDING RESTITUTION, FINES, FEES, AND COURT COSTS OWED BY INCARCERATED PERSONS; TO CREATE A TASK FORCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY OR FAILURE TO APPEAR; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S PERMIT ISSUED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; TO AMEND HOW COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TAKE THE OATH; AND TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ELECTIONS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT ACT OF 2007; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNLAWFUL DETAINER AND FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER.
TO REQUIRE WRITTEN CONSENT OF A PATIENT TO TRANSFER A PRESCRIPTION FROM A PHARMACY; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; AND TO PROHIBIT DATA MINING OF PATIENT INFORMATION.
TO AUTHORIZE OFF-LABEL USE OF DRUG TREATMENTS TO TREAT PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME AND PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION.
TO MODIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING POLITICAL PARTY FILING FEES; AND TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM POLITICAL PARTY FILING FEES FOR CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICES.
TO ESTABLISH THE EVERY ARKANSAN RETIREMENT PLAN OPPORTUNITY ACT.
TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ARKANSAS SECOND AMENDMENT LIBERTIES SAFEGUARDS ACT"; TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND PUBLIC OFFICERS TO DISREGARD UNCONSTITUTIONAL OVERREACHES OF POWER; AND TO PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF ARKANSANS.
TO ALLOW STUDENTS IN CERTAIN GRADES IN-SCHOOL ACCESS TO VENDING MACHINES OFFERING FOOD AND BEVERAGES THAT MEET THE NUTRITION STANDARDS OF THE FEDERAL SMART SNACKS IN SCHOOL PROGRAM.
CONCERNING THE COLLECTION OF FINES ORDERED TO BE PAID BY A PERSON CONVICTED OF A FELONY.
TO CREATE THE HEALTHY ACTIVE ARKANSAS SCHOOLS ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE 340B DRUG PRICING NONDISCRIMINATION ACT.
CONCERNING THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE; AND TO CLARIFY CONTROL OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE LAW RELATED TO THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD.
CONCERNING THE AVAILABLE SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENSES INVOLVING A CHILD.
TO ESTABLISH COMPULSORY TRAINING STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES FOR THE RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT OF STRESS, SELF-CARE TECHNIQUES, MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, AND RESILIENCY.
TO REDUCE THE SENTENCE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES FROM A FELONY TO A MISDEMEANOR.